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The Big Empty (2003)

Movie ★ 6.1 95 min

Comedy Drama Mystery Science Fiction

Struggling actor John Person agrees to drive a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to the small town of Baker, Calif., and hand it over to a mysterious cowboy in return for having his credit card debt of $27,000 paid off. Upon his arrival, John can't find the cowboy but receives an ominously head-shaped package he's supposed to hang onto. While waiting, John gets close to Ruthie, whose psychotic boyfriend, Randy, keeps threatening to kill him.

Steve Anderson Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 16, 2003
Runtime
95 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0321442
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Themes

Cast

Jon Favreau Jon Favreau John Person Joey Lauren Adams Joey Lauren Adams Grace Rachael Leigh Cook Rachael Leigh Cook Ruthie Daryl Hannah Daryl Hannah Stella Kelsey Grammer Kelsey Grammer Agent Banks Sean Bean Sean Bean Cowboy Melora Walters Melora Walters Candy Bud Cort Bud Cort Neely Jon Gries Jon Gries Elron Adam Beach Adam Beach Randy Gary Farmer Gary Farmer Indian Bob Brent Briscoe Brent Briscoe Dan Patti Smith Patti Smith Traveler Danny Trejo Danny Trejo Lt. Gates

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Empty about?
Struggling actor John Person agrees to drive a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to the small town of Baker, Calif., and hand it over to a mysterious cowboy in return for having his credit card debt of $27,000 paid off. Upon his arrival, John can't find the cowboy but receives an ominously head-shaped package he's supposed to hang onto. While waiting, John gets close to Ruthie, whose psychotic boyfriend, Randy, keeps threatening to kill him.
Who directed The Big Empty?
The Big Empty was directed by Steve Anderson.
Who stars in The Big Empty?
The Big Empty stars Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Rachael Leigh Cook, Daryl Hannah.
When was The Big Empty released?
The Big Empty is a 2003 comedy, drama, mystery, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Big Empty?
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